Embourgeoisement Thesis

Definition of Embourgeoisement Thesis

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Embourgeoisement Thesis: The argument that, contrary to the class conflict theory of Karl Marx (1818-1883), increasing numbers of the working class will come to assume the life style and individualistic values of the middle class and will reject commitment to collective social and economic goals. The opposite would be class consciousness.

Embourgeoisement Thesis: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Embourgeoisement Thesis. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada